![]() Konovsky as anamateur wrestler at theUniversity of Wisconsin–Madison, c. 1955. | |||||
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Position: | Guard | ||||
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Born: | (1934-08-19)August 19, 1934 Cicero, Illinois, U.S. | ||||
Died: | March 6, 1982(1982-03-06) (aged 47) Chicago, Illinois, U.S. | ||||
Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) | ||||
Weight: | 246 lb (112 kg) | ||||
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College: | Wisconsin | ||||
NFL draft: | 1956: 7th round, 77th pick | ||||
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Bob Konovsky (August 19, 1934 – March 6, 1982) was an American professionalfootballguard in theNational Football League (NFL). He was selected in the seventh round of the1956 NFL draft by theChicago Cardinals and played three seasons with the team.[1] He also played for the Chicago Bears under coach and founder George Halas in 1960. Following his time in the NFL, Konovsky played with theDenver Broncos during the1961 American Football League season. Also awrestler, Konovsky was a 3 time Big Ten HWT Champion at The University of Wisconsin (Madison) and finished second theNCAA three times and is an inductee in theNational Wrestling Hall of Fame and Museum.[2] Bob also was aprofessional wrestler after college using the nickname Killer Konovsky.[3]
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